Put your back into something

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To put a lot of effort into doing something.

If you really want to pass the exam, you're going to have to put your back into it.
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Often appears as...

  • put your back into your work
  • put your back into studying

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Idiomatic

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Physical Effort

Originally meant physical effort, like moving heavy objects; now also means general effort.

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Moving this sofa will need us to really put our backs into it.
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Figurative Use

Often used figuratively to describe mental or emotional effort, not just physical.

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She really put her back into learning Spanish, practicing daily.
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Motivation

Suggests strong motivation and willingness to overcome challenges.

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He put his back into fundraising for the shelter, working tirelessly.
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